Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Direct Skills Group

Suite 1, Floor 3, The Bloom Project Building, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. (NE1 6AE)

Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026)

Posted on 2 November 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to gain business administration experience while working towards a L3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Supporting day-to-day operations, including maintaining records, coordinating meetings and bookings, monitoring learner engagement, and providing excellent customer service. No previous experience is neccesary.

• Wage:

  £9,984 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 3.00pm.

  24 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 23 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Supporting enrolment, onboarding or registration administration
• Preparing and checking agreed documentation
• Checking that required information and evidence has been received
• Chasing learners, customers, employers or colleagues for missing information
• Updating records and agreed systems
• Supporting administration relating to changes in circumstances
• Supporting planned breaks, returns, withdrawals or leaver processes where relevant
• Supporting changes to employer, mentor or learner information
• Supporting final programme stages, including assessment, completion and achievement administration
• Supporting awarding organisation or assessment administration where required
• Filing documentation in the correct location / system
• Helping to keep records accurate, complete and current
• Identifying missing, incorrect or conflicting information and escalating it to the appropriate person
• Supporting agreed audit or compliance activity
• Support with exam invigilation where required
• Supporting the Academy with customer bookings, payments for services and treatments
• Supporting with managing the Academy’s Social Media presence, posting to promote services and requests for clients to meet apprentice’s assessment needs

Where you'll work

Suite 1, Floor 3, The Bloom Project Building, Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.
NE1 6AE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace.

As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C or 4)
• Maths (grade C or 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team Working
• Initiative
• Punctual
• Logical

Other requirements

Equivalent Functional Skills qualifications or translated Non-UK Grades are also accepted.

About this employer

With over 40 years of experience, we are a leading provider of Beauty, Hairdressing and Fitness Apprenticeships. Gain hands-on training, industry-recognised qualifications and valuable workplace experience through our partnerships with salons, spas, gyms and leisure providers, helping you build a successful career.

https://directskillsgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Secured permanent employment Training to become MIS Administrator within the MIS Team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Oliver Leach

oliverleach@gateshead.gov.uk

01914338727

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059783.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026)

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